Ancient woodland above the River Ure with abundant wildlife and some interesting 18th century historical features
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Parking

Small car park
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Access

Public footpath leads from the car park into the woods
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Terrain

Woodland paths and steep slopes.

Habitat:

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About the location

A Site of Special Scientific Interest for its ancient woodland with an abundance of birds, wildflowers, fungi and invertebrates. There are remains of the 18th century planned landscape with pools, grottos and follies.

Further information

Woodland Trust: Hackfall

Natural England: SSSI Site detail

Grewelthorpe

OS Map Reference

SE 235 772

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